Topic

Racial Justice

Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
Voter RightsVoter SuppressionSAVE Act
Feb 15, 2026

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher

This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes via the SAVE Act, scrutinizes Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony on Epstein and DOJ corruption, and advocates for a strategic, localized voter mobilization strategy within Black communities.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
Civil RightsRacial JusticeBlack Media
Feb 15, 2026

Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.

This episode unpacks critical news affecting the Black community, from a significant civil rights march and economic disparities to the power of Black art and challenges to Black history.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!
Press FreedomFirst Amendment RightsWeaponization of Justice
Feb 13, 2026

BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!

Don Lemon's arraignment for 'journalism' in Minnesota highlights the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice against independent media and political dissent.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
Civil RightsRacial JusticeMedia and Journalism
Feb 13, 2026

Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.

This episode unpacks a series of urgent news stories impacting the Black community, from political marches and economic disparities to cultural erasure and the power of Black storytelling.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Love Forward Together March. 75-year-old Black Man faces Execution. Trump STD Funding Cut.
Voter SuppressionPolitical MobilizationCivil Rights
Feb 12, 2026

Love Forward Together March. 75-year-old Black Man faces Execution. Trump STD Funding Cut.

This episode exposes critical threats to Black political power and health, while outlining a micro-targeted strategy for community-led voter mobilization and long-term political engagement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
Voting RightsVoter SuppressionU.S. Economy
Feb 12, 2026

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher

This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes through the 'SAVE Act,' critiques the Trump administration's economic performance and Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony, and advocates for targeted Black community mobilization to counter systemic injustices.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
Voting RightsVoter SuppressionSAVE Act
Feb 12, 2026

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher

This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes through the 'SAVE Act,' critiques the Trump administration's economic policies and alleged corruption, and calls for strategic, grassroots mobilization within Black communities to counter these threats.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Bishop Barber Love Forward March. Cops Shoot Detroit Mom. Black Farmers Shutout Of Federal Support.
Police BrutalityRacial JusticeEconomic Policy
Feb 11, 2026

Bishop Barber Love Forward March. Cops Shoot Detroit Mom. Black Farmers Shutout Of Federal Support.

This episode exposes systemic injustices impacting Black communities, from a Detroit police shooting and the exclusion of Black farmers from federal support to critical analyses of economic data and health disparities, alongside a major civil rights march.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny
Political PolarizationCulture WarsImmigration Enforcement
Feb 11, 2026

Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny

This episode exposes how political figures and media outlets leverage 'culture wars' and partisan divides, from a canceled governors' meeting to outrage over a Super Bowl halftime show, while critical issues like healthcare disparities for Black Americans demand targeted action.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
Civil RightsRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 10, 2026

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women

This episode exposes critical failures in civil rights enforcement, racial profiling by federal agents, the FDA's inaction on toxic hair product chemicals, and a powerful personal story of overcoming systemic barriers.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 9, 2026

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid

This episode unpacks a series of contentious political and social events, from alleged racist attacks by a former president to local governments challenging federal immigration enforcement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
US PoliticsElection IntegrityVoter Suppression
Feb 9, 2026

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.

This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections and suppress minority votes, details the alarming rise in Black unemployment under the Trump administration, and covers key political controversies including an ICE official's alleged misconduct and a Texas Senate race dispute.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 7, 2026

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid

This episode exposes a series of political and social controversies, from alleged racist attacks by a former President and aggressive federal immigration tactics to local legislative battles over redistricting and a veteran's deportation fight.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
Immigration EnforcementRacial JusticeEducation System
Feb 6, 2026

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump

Federal judges curb ICE powers, a student confronts school racism, and a historian dissects Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement through the lens of anti-blackness, alongside Fulton County's fight against election interference and the celebration of HBCU excellence.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
Immigration EnforcementCivil RightsRacial Justice
Feb 5, 2026

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump

This episode exposes systemic challenges from federal immigration policies and judicial corruption to racial bias in schools and celebrity political endorsements, all framed through a critical lens on anti-blackness and the fight for community empowerment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.
Election IntegrityVoter RightsCivil Rights
Feb 1, 2026

FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.

This episode unpacks critical legal battles, civil rights threats, and corporate monopolies, from an FBI raid on a Georgia election office to a deep dive into CVS's vertical integration in healthcare.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil RightsDomestic TerrorismBirmingham Church Bombing
Jan 31, 2026

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former US Attorney, details the complex prosecution of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, framing it as an act of domestic terrorism and connecting historical injustices to contemporary political and social challenges.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!
Press FreedomAuthoritarianismPolitical Intimidation
Jan 31, 2026

BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!

Don Lemon and fellow journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents, sparking outrage and raising alarms about press freedom and authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon Arrested. Georgia Fort Taken From Her Home. Trump DOJ Targets Black Journalists.
Press FreedomJournalist ArrestsGovernment Overreach
Jan 30, 2026

Don Lemon Arrested. Georgia Fort Taken From Her Home. Trump DOJ Targets Black Journalists.

Federal agents arrested Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming a church protest, sparking widespread condemnation as an unprecedented attack on First Amendment rights and press freedom.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil Rights MovementDomestic TerrorismCold Cases
Jan 30, 2026

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former prosecutor of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, details the legal and societal challenges of bringing justice to historical acts of domestic terrorism and the ongoing fight for civil rights.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.
Fulton County ElectionsFBI SearchElection Integrity
Jan 30, 2026

Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.

Fulton County officials frame an FBI search of their election center as an intimidation tactic, while Haitian TPS holders face imminent deportation, and a former Illinois deputy receives a 20-year sentence for Sonia Massie's murder, all against a backdrop of critical commentary on the Trump administration's economic and immigration policies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
FBI Probes Georgia Election Office. GOP Cuts HBCU Voting. Judge Blocks Va. Map. AOC Takes on CVS.
US PoliticsElection IntegrityVoter Suppression
Jan 29, 2026

FBI Probes Georgia Election Office. GOP Cuts HBCU Voting. Judge Blocks Va. Map. AOC Takes on CVS.

Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political landscape, from alleged FBI election interference and voter suppression tactics to corporate healthcare monopolies and the weaponization of federal agencies against marginalized communities.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Winter Storm Halts Travel. Deadly ICE Shooting Sparks Protests. Search for Missing Black Girls.
National NewsWinter StormsICE Shootings
Jan 26, 2026

Winter Storm Halts Travel. Deadly ICE Shooting Sparks Protests. Search for Missing Black Girls.

This episode breaks down critical national news, from a deadly ICE shooting and a paralyzing winter storm to a unique community-centric professional basketball league and a new inclusive Barbie doll.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsState LegislationVoter Suppression
Jan 23, 2026

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.

Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level voting rights act to counter federal erosion, while the White House uses AI propaganda against activists and Trump's global threats destabilize alliances, prompting calls for Black community consolidation and strategic action against systemic attacks.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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